Daily News | Convicted former State Rep. J.P. Miranda drops out of City Council race
A former Philadelphia state representative who pleaded guilty in a 2015 corruption case has dropped his short-lived bid for a seat on City Council.
North Philadelphia’s 5th District, withdrew from the race this week, according to the City Commissioners office, which oversees elections.eligibility was challenged. Under the Pennsylvania constitution, anyone convicted of “embezzlement of public moneys, bribery, perjury or other infamous crime” is barred from holding state or municipal elected office.
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